Democratic republic of congo

In the wake of independence from Belgium on 30 June 1960, law and order collapsed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Force Publique mutinied on 8 July, the two richest mining provinces, Katanga and Kasai seceded (July and August respectively), and tribal strength trials among government leaders never stopped.

An unidentified illness has claimed lives in DRC. Investigators are on the scene to determine what it is — and how much of a threat it poses locally and globally.

Congo River adventures. Since Andrea and I have already decided that some of our life will be spent living in Africa, naturally we will be traveling the entire continent. And we will take a peak at this river for sure. :)

On the hunt for your next big out-there adventure? These might make your decision a little easier.

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Did you know? The Congo River, and not the Amazon, is the deepest river on the world, with measured depths in excess of 720 feet (220 m).

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has launched its new national airline, Air Congo, with its inaugural flight on 1 December 2024. Born from a public-private partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, this ambitious initiative is a major step in revitalizing the nation’s civil aviation sector. A Strategic Partnership for Growth Air Congo operates under a model

Bold, Bright and Brilliant; just a few words to describe the stunning prints and fabrics used in creating Congolese fashion. (Picture by Lisa Clarke) Unlike Western trends, Congolese styles are…